Ways To Treat Bronchitis

Use A Humidifier

A humidifier can be very soothing for individuals who feel discomfort with each breath. Humidifiers add both moisture and warmth to the air around you. This makes the air easier to breathe in without pain. Unlike cold, dry air, the air produced by a humidifier is very gentle on the airways. When you use a humidifier, you can reduce discomfort while also keeping harsh air from further harming sensitive bronchial tubes. Humidifiers also help with mucus because the moist and warm air helps to loosen and thin out any mucus lingering in your airways. This lets you quickly cough up the mucus instead of hacking over and over for hours. Of course, it may be impossible to always be in a room with a humidifier, but it is at least a good idea to have it running at night. This will help reduce symptoms and let you get a good night's rest.

Continue reading to learn about more ways in which bronchitis can be treated.